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The Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 of New Zealand is an Act of New Zealand's Parliament that empowers Local Government bodies to levy property taxes on property owners within their jurisdictions. These property taxes are called rates. They are assessed annually and usually paid in four equal instalments.
The Local Government Act 2002 (sometimes known by its acronym, LGA) is an act of New Zealand's Parliament that defines local government in New Zealand. There are 73 territorial authorities (districts and cities), each with an elected mayor and elected councillors. The districts are grouped under 12 regional authorities.
Litter Act 1979 (New Zealand) Local Electoral Act 2001; Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2024; Local Government (Rating) Act 2002; Local Government Act 1974 (New Zealand) Local Government Act 2002; Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
The model of local government introduced after New Zealand became a British colony in 1840 had nothing in common with the tribal system practised by Māori. [2] The New Zealand Constitution Act 1852, a British Act of Parliament, established six provinces in New Zealand—Auckland, New Plymouth (later to be renamed Taranaki), Wellington, Nelson, Canterbury, and Otago—based on the six original ...
Pages in category "Local government in New Zealand" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. ... Local Government (Rating) Act 2002;
This is a list of acts passed during the 53rd New Zealand Parliament (25 November 2020 onwards), the second parliament of the Sixth Labour Government of New Zealand (2017–2023). For lists of earlier acts, see Lists of acts of the New Zealand Parliament. The 2020 speech from the throne outlined the government's legislative priorities for the ...
There is not an explicit focus on human rights in New Zealand local government, or any direct reference to human rights under the LGA. Local bodies in New Zealand are required to act in a way that is consistent with the rights guaranteed under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (NZBORA). [1]
The Local Government Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Local Government Act 2002 in New Zealand. The Commission has three members who are appointed by the Minister of Local Government. Its main task is to make decisions on the structure of local government and on electoral arrangements for local authorities.